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AY53 NCV

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,992 mi
Last recorded177,992 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NCV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 177,992 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing very close to limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs corroded

prop shaft centre bush has slight movement in it

Fail 5 Sep 2018 177,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels have 1x nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing very close to limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs corroded

prop shaft centre bush has slight movement in it

Pass 6 Sep 2017 156,512 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,755 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 141,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 122,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slight pitting

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Nov 2010 103,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front antiroll bar vertical links advance wear

Pass 16 Nov 2010 103,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front antiroll bar vertical links advance wear

Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,498 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 84,574 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 74,114 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 61,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 61,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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AY53 NCV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 NCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 NCV is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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